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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.07, 35,023.23 and 14,048.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.07, 35,023.23 and 14,048.99 is: 19,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.07 : 35,023.23 = 14,048.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.07/35,023.23 = 14,048.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.07x = 35,023.23 × 14,048.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.07x = 492,040,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,040,832.92/25,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,386.14

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